Washington County, VT

Washington County, VT assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Washington County, Vermont. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Washington County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Washington County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesVermont Department of Taxes - Property Assessmenttax.vermont.gov/property
  • Vermont property assessments are managed at the municipal level.
  • This portal provides statewide guidance and resources for property owners.
Deeds and recorded documentsVermont Municipal Clerks' and Treasurers' Association - Land Recordsvmcta.org/Vermont_Land_Records_Online
  • Land records are maintained by individual town clerks.
  • This portal provides links to various vendor systems used by Vermont municipalities.
Property taxesVermont Department of Taxes - Property Tax Informationtax.vermont.gov/property
  • Property tax payments must be made directly to the town where the property is located.
  • The state does not maintain local tax payment records.
GIS and parcel mapsVermont Parcel Viewerexperience.arcgis.com/experience/b5a5cc7663c84761a305f70b913e1a60
  • Maintained by the Vermont Center for Geographic Information.
  • Data is general in nature and not a legal survey.
Zoning and land useVermont Zoning Atlaswww.zoningatlas.org/vermont
  • Provides a comprehensive analysis of zoning conditions across Vermont municipalities.
  • Local zoning ordinances should be verified with individual town offices.
County data

Washington County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$363,544

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$237,400

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$3,714

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate1.03%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Washington County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Barre$309,063$179,5650.95%$2,533
Montpelier$410,794$304,2000.52%$2,597
Warren$548,872$209,2000.91%$3,902
Northfield$299,470$174,1000.91%$2,712
Waterbury$404,618$258,0001.13%$5,043
Waitsfield$563,748$301,6001.39%$7,512
Moretown$464,653$373,0001.26%$5,572
Waterbury Center$612,271$315,5000.70%$4,629
Plainfield$259,672$305,3501.52%$4,510
Marshfield$253,173$198,5001.69%$3,967
FAQ

Washington County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Washington County?

Use the official Vermont Parcel Viewer for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Where can I search permits or zoning in Washington County?

Use Vermont Zoning Atlas for zoning or land-use records. City properties may require city-specific planning portals.

Can I build a list of Washington County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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